Rectointercostal Plane Block (RICPB) for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
This prospective randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided rectointercostal plane block (RICPB) in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients will be randomized to receive unilateral right-sided RICPB at the end of surgery. Postoperative opioid consumption, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain scores, and postoperative complications will be assessed to determine the effectiveness of RICPB in postoperative pain management.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 65 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
* Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
* Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 35 kg/m²
* Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to participate or inability to provide informed consent
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics, opioids, or study medications
* Chronic opioid use or chronic pain syndrome
* Coagulation disorders or ongoing anticoagulant therapy
* Infection at the planned injection site
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Cognitive impairment or inability to communicate pain scores
* Severe hepatic, renal, cardiac, or respiratory disease judged by the investigator to interfere with study participation
* Conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery
* Previous upper abdominal surgery that may interfere with the block technique or pain assessment
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.